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GARLAND POWER & LIGHT

GP&L’s Solar Generation Rebate Program 2014/2015

A utility bill credit is available to encourage GP&L Customers to install Solar Photovoltaic Panels that

meet minimum requirements of the program. Program started October 1, 2014. (No credits will be issuedfor installations that occurred before

October 1, 2014). No credits will be issued for applicationsreceived after September 30, 2015. Program may be discontinued or modified by GP&L at any time.

Program ends September 30th, 2015

or once funds are depleted, whichever comes first. Please checkthe website to make sure the program is still available before purchasing equipment. Credit will beapplied to GP&L (must be GP&L customer) customer utility bill once system is installed and approved. Theutility bill credit (1 bill credit limit per GPL Account.. future solar panel additions not eligible) is basedon the total watts installed (system must be at least 4,000 watts in order to qualify for credit). Pleasedirect any questions to 972-205-2929 or email [email protected] visit www.gpltexas.org forcomplete details.

$0.75 per watt will be credited to your GP&L Account. ($5,000 maximum credit)

• All work must be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and localmanufactures’ codes and standards and GP&L Interconnection Guidelines.

• All PV systems must carry a 5-year warranty from the installer in addition to a 10-yearmanufacturer warranty on inverters in residential application without battery back-up.

• Applications will be inspected for verification. If the verification cannot be completed, the creditwill not be applied.

• Systems less than 4,000 watts (4kW) will not be eligible for the Solar Rebate Program, but willstill require the Customer to meet all the requirements set forth in this application and theDistributed Generation Interconnection Agreement.

• Systems equal to or more than 4,000 watts (4kW) will be eligible for the Solar RebateProgram Credit. All PV systems must be interconnected to the grid. Customer must meet all

the requirements set forth in this application and the Distribution Generation InterconnectionAgreement.

• Please allow 2 weeks after the receipt of the completed forms and documentation for review ofapplication.

Note: For safety reasons, there are legal requirements that all grid-connected set-ups must automatically switch off when there is a failure of the main power

supply. This means that they can NOT supply electricity during outages.

Islanding refers to the condition in which a distributed (DG) generator continuesto power a location even though electrical grid power from the electric utility is nolonger present. Islanding can be dangerous to utility workers who may not realizethat a circuit is still powered. The common example of islanding is a grid supplyline that has solar panels attached to it. In the case of a local outage, the solar panels will continue to deliver power as long as brightness is sufficient. In thiscase, the supply line becomes an "island" with power surrounded by a "sea" ofunpowered lines. For this reason, solar inverters that are designed to supply powerto the grid are required to have some sort of automatic anti- islanding circuitry inthem.



Application Package Checklist 2014/2015

Copy of “ Distr ibuted Generation I nterconnection Agreement f or Residenti al Solar PV

or Wind El ectri c WT Power Producing Facil ities of 10 Ki lowatts or L e ss” completelyfilled out and signed by Customer

Copy of “ GP& L ’ s Solar Rebate Program Applic ation” completely filled out and signed by Customer

Copy of site electrical one-line diagram and schematic drawings showing theconfiguration of all distributed generation equipment, current and potential circuits, and protection and control schemes signed by a Professional Engineer

Copy of site documentation that indicates the precise physical location of the proposeddistribution generation facility, proposed meter location and manual disconnect

Copy enclosed of any site documentation that describes and details the operation of the protection and control schemes with schematic drawings for all protection and controlcircuits, relay current circuits, relay potential circuits, and alarm/monitoring circuits (ifapplicable)

Copy of proof of insurance (Homeowner ’s Insurance)

I hereby certify that, to the best of knowledge, all of the information

provided in this Interconnection Request is true and correct. Initials:

ITEMS MUST BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BEFORE

AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN TO INTERCONNECT WITH

UTILITY



Incoming

Application:

Engineering

Review

Commissioning

Test by GPL

GP&L Solar Rebate Program Process 2014/2015

Application Process for Customer Generation

Customer submits

application and all

completed documents

to GP&L for Approval

Application

Rejected: GP&L

Provides Customer

with Detailed

Reasoning

Application

Approved by GP&L

Interconnection

Agreement Signed

by GP&L

Customer PV

System Installed &

Inspected by COG

Building

Inspections

Distributed Generation

Parallel Connects

With GP&L



Step-By-Step Guide for Applying for GP&L’s Solar Incentive Program

1. Customer or contractor submits the following documents to GP&L Energy Saver Program,

at 217 N. Fifth Street, Garland, Texas 75040 (email to: [email protected]):

1.1. Signed and completed copy of “Distributed Generation Interconnection Agreement”

1.2. Signed and completed copy of “ GP&L’s Solar Rebate Program Application” 1.3. Copy of site electrical one-line diagram and schematic drawings showing the

configuration of all distributed generation equipment, current and potential circuits, and

protection and control schemes signed by a Professional Engineer

1.4. Copy of site documentation that indicates the precise physical location of the proposed

distribution generation facility, proposed meter location and manual disconnect switch

1.5. Copy of any site documentation that describes and details the operation of the protection

and control schemes with schematic drawings for all protection and control circuits,

relay potential circuits, and alarm/monitoring circuits (if applicable)

1.6. Copy of proof of insurance (Homeowner ’s Insurance)

2. GP&L Administration and Distribution Engineering will review the application and

documents received

3. GP&L will:

3.1. Approve the installation and sign the Distributed Generation Interconnection Agreement

or reject the application

3.1a. If GP&L approves the application, the Customer may begin the installation for the

DG (Distributed Generation) system

3.1b. If GP&L rejects the application, GP&L will provide the Customer with written

justification of why the application was rejected

4. Contractor responsible for obtaining Electrical Permit from City BuildingInspections, located at 800 Main Street, 1

st Floor, then scheduling final inspection

after work is completed. Contractors can pull permit at http:/www.velocityhall.com

to register. Authorization will come from City Bldg. Insp. by mail. Tel # 972-205-

2301 or 2303.

5. Contractor installs the PV (photovoltaic) system

6. Customer must have a final inspection (green tag) from the City of Garland Building

Inspections Department by calling 972-205-2301 or 972-205-2303

7. Customer will notify GP&L when the PV system has been inspected and approved

8. GP&L will conduct a “Commissioning Test” within two (2) weeks of notice

8.1. If the PV system passes the Commissioning Test, GP&L will provide the Customerwith written authorization to interconnect with the utility system

8.2. If the PV system does not pass the Commissioning Test, GP&L will require the

Customer to make any corrections needed for the PV system to meet all

requirements outlined in the Distributed Generation Interconnection Agreement

9. Once the Customer receives written authorization from GP&L to interconnect with the utility

system, the customer may commence with parallel operations



GP&L Solar Rebate Program Application 2014/2015

Return or Mail Completed Application to: GP&L Energy Saver Program

217 N. Fifth Street

Garland, Texas 75040

Customer Name GP&L Account Number

Address of Installation CityGarland

State TX

Zip Code

Mailing Address(if different from installation) City State Zip Code

Phone Number Email

How did you hear about this program?

TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR:(All Shaded Areas must be completed by Contractor)

Contractor Name Licensed Electrician # (State of Texas)

Mailing Address City State TX

Zip Code

Phone Number( )

Email

Contact Name Permit # (required for credit) Install Date

Reminder: Copy of Contractor ’s Invoice Required for Credit.

INFORMATION ON NEW SYSTEM: (All Shaded Areas must be completed by Contractor) PV Module Mfg. Model # Qty. STC Rating (watts)

Array Orientation Inverter Mfg. Model #

Power Factor: Voltage Rating: Ampere Rating:

Number of Phases: Frequency: Total Harmonic Distortion:

Do you plan to export power: Yes orNo

Maximum Amount Expected:

I certify that the above listed Solar PV equipment meets the program guidelines and requirements of theSolar PV Credit Program and that all documentation submitted is true and correct to the best of myknowledge. I further certify that the photovoltaic system has been installed in compliance with GarlandPower & Light’s technical requirements for distributed generation interconnection (for facilities up to 10 kW).

Customer Signature: Date:

Contractor Signature: Date:

GP&L Use Only GP&L Use Only GP&L Use Only GP&L Use Only

Reviewed by: Credit issued by: Credit Amount: Date Credit Issued:

SP- 09242014

INFORMATION ON NEW SYSTEM: (All Shaded Areas must be completed by Contractor)



DISTRIBUTED GENERATION INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT c:\util\elec\Distr. Gen. Intercon. Agmt (med)

Distributed Generation Interconnection Agreement for Solar or Wind Electric Power Producing Facilities of 10

Kilowatts or Less

This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Garland, Texas, (the “City”)

whose municipally owned electric utility operates under the name of Garland Power & Light (“GP&L”), and (“Customer ”). The City and Customer may also be referred to in the singular as “Party” and in the plural as “Parties.”

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the City desires to permit electric customers having a solar or wind electricPower Producing Fa c i l i t y of less than 10 kilowatts to offset part of their electricalrequirements by utilization of their facilities; and

WHEREAS, Customer desires to enter into an Agreement with the City under the terms and

conditions set forth herein,

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and conditionscontained herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

Section 1. GENERAL.

The City shall permit Customer to interconnect and operate a solar or wind electric Power ProducingFacility in parallel with the City’s Electric Utility System in accordance with the terms of thisAgreement. The purpose of this Agreement is to permit the Customer to produce electric power for

use at the premises, thereby reducing the amount of his electric requirements purchased from theCity. In addition, this Agreement shall provide for the customer to receive a Produced Energy

Credit calculated upon the power the Customer produces and delivers into the City’s Electric UtilitySystem (in excess of the premises’ requirements) utilizing the Customer ’s Power ProducingFacility.

Section 2. APPLICABILITY.

This Agreement shall apply only to a solar or wind electric Power Producing Facility of less than

10 Kilowatts (“kW”) that is located on the premises and serves that premises exclusively.

Section. 3 DEFINITIONS.

“Agreement ” shall mean this Distributed Generation Interconnection Agreement for Solar orWind Electric Power Producing Facilities of less than 10 Kilowatts (kW).




“Customer ” shall mean an electric customer of the City that has a Power Producing Facility onthe premises.

“ Electri c Uti li ty System ” shall mean all generation, transmission and distribution facilities ownedor used by the City in connection with its delivery of electric energy to the City’s electric utilitycustomers.

“Net Metering ” shall mean the electric energy produced and delivered to the City by theCustomer’s Power Producing Facility less the amount of electric energy consumed and delivered

to the Customer by the City during the applicable billing period.

“ Power Producing Facil ity ” shall mean a solar or wind powered device that generates less than10 kW of electric power at a voltage of 600 volts or less from an electric customer ’s premises in parallel with the City’s Electric Utility System.

“ Produced Energy Credit ” shall mean the credit applied to a Customer ’s electric bill based on theelectric energy produced and delivered to the City by the Customer ’s Power Producing Facility

and the effective City Recovery Adjustment Factor (RAF).

“PV ” shall mean photovoltaic/solar.

“PVID ” shall mean the identification number assigned by the City to a Power Producing Facility powered by photovoltaic or solar power.

“PUC ” shall mean the Public Utility Commission of Texas, or any successor agency.

“WT ” shall mean wind turbine.

“WTID ” shall mean wind turbine identification number and shall refer to the identification numberassigned by the City to a Power Producing Facility powered by a wind turbine.




Section 4. IDENTIFICATION OF POWER PRODUCING FACILITY

The Power Producing Facility referred to in this Agreement shall refer exclusively to the PowerProducing Facility identified, located and described in this section:

4.1 Type: ________________________

(PV or WT)

4.2 Identification Number: _________________________

(PVID or WTID)

4.3 Rating:

PV Array Rating: __________________kW

WT Rating: __________________kW

4.4 Site Address: _____________________________

_____________________________

_____________________________



Section 5. PRODUCED ENERGY CREDIT

5.1 Information Relating to Calculation of Credit.For each billing period, the billing statement shall include information indicating theamount of electric energy produced and delivered to the City by the Customer’s Power Producing Facility. The statement shall also reflect the amount of

electric energy consumed and delivered to the Customer by the City during theapplicable billing period.

5.2 Produced Energy Credit.

The Customer shall be entitled to a Produced Energy Credit based upon theamount of electric energy produced and delivered to the City by the Customer’s Power Producing Facility during the billing period. For each billing period, if theamount of electric energy consumed and delivered to the Customer by the Cityexceeds the amount of electric energy produced and delivered by the PowerProducing Facility to the City, the Customer shall pay for such amount of electricenergy at the City’s applicable electric energy service rate.

Section 6. INTERRUPTION OR REDUCTION OF DELIVERIES

6.1 City’s Authority. The City shall not be obligated to accept or pay for produced energy, and mayrequire the Customer to interrupt or reduce deliveries of available energy in thefollowing instances:

a. when the City determines that it is necessary in order to construct,install, maintain, repair, replace, remove, investigate, or inspectany of the City’s equipment or any part of its system; or

b. if the City determines that curtailment, interruption, or reduction isnecessary because of emergencies, forced outages, force majeure,or compliance with prudent electrical practices.

6.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of 6.1, or any other provision of this Agreement,the City shall have the right to disconnect the Power Producing Facility from the

City’s Electric Utility System if it determines that either (a) the Power ProducingFacility or its operation may endanger the City’s personnel, or (b) the continued

operation of the Power Producing Facility may endanger the integrity of the City’sElectric Utility System. The Power Producing Facility shall remain disconnecteduntil such time as the City is satisfied that the condition(s) referenced in (a) or (b)

of this section have been corrected or no longer exist.

6.3 Notice.Whenever reasonably possible, the City shall give the Customer reasonable notice ofthe possibility that an interruption or reduction of deliveries may be required.





Section 7. INTERCONNECTION

7.1 Delivery of Energy to City. Energy delivered to the City under this Agreement shall

be delivered at the City’s meter on the premises identified in Section 4.

7.2 Dual Register/Metering Requirement.It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties that the interconnection andmonitoring of electric flow contemplated by this Agreement shall be accomplishedthrough the use of dual electric registers (one meter with two registers) or dualmeters. The Power Producing Facility shall be responsible for all expensesassociated with the purchase and installation of a dual meter base (when applicable).The City shall, at its expense, supply and install the separate electric meters(when dual registers are not used) to monitor the flow of electricity in each

direction.

7.3 Testing and Approval of Facility.

7.3.1 Testing. The Power Producing Facility shall install and maintain protectiveapparatus as required by the City, which shall be tested prior tocommencing parallel operations. Additional meter testing mayresult in a charge if meter is found to be accurate. The Cityshall have the right to have representatives present at the initial testing ofthe Power Producing Facility’s protective apparatus. The Customer shallnotify the City at least five (5) days prior to the initial testing.

7.3.2 Approval. The Power Producing Facility shall not commence paralleloperations with the City until written approval of the interconnection

facilities has been given by the City. Such approval shall not beunreasonably withheld.

Section 8. MAINTENANCE AND PERMITS

Power Producing Facility shall: (a) maintain the facility and interconnection facilities in a safe and

prudent manner and in conformance with all applicable laws and regulations including, but not

limited to, those set forth in Exhibit “A” to this Agreement and the PUC Distributed GenerationInterconnection Manual; and (b) obtain any governmental authorizations and permits as required forthe construction and operation of the Power Producing Facility and interconnection facilities.The Power Producing Facility shall reimburse the City for any and all losses, damages, claims,

penalties, or liability it incurs as a result of the Power Producing Facility’s failure to obtain ormaintain any governmental authorizations and permits required for the construction andoperation of the Power Producing Facility.




Section 9. ACCESS TO PREMISES

The City may enter the Power Producing Facility’s premises (a) to inspect, at reasonable hours, thePower Producing Facility’s protective devices and read or test meters; and (b) to disconnect, withoutnotice and wherever necessary, the interconnection facilities if, in the City’s opinion, a hazardouscondition exists and such immediate action is necessary to protect persons, the City’s facilities, or property of others from damage or interference caused by the Power Producing Facility’s solaror wind electric power producing facilities, or lack of properly operating protective devices.

Section 10. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1 Customer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of

Garland, Texas and all of its present, future and former agents,

employees, officials and representatives in their official, individual

and representative capacities from and against any and all claims,

demands, causes of action, judgments, liens and expenses (including

attorney's fees, whether contractual or statutory), costs and damages

(whether common law or statutory, and whether actual, punitive,

consequential or incidental), of any conceivable character, due to or

arising from injuries to persons (including death) or to property

(both real and personal) created by, arising from or in any manner

relating to the Power Producing Facility, including (a) engineering,

design, construction, maintenance, repair, operation,

supervision, inspection, testing, protection or ownership of, or

(b) the making of replacements, additions, betterments to, or

reconstruction of the Customer’s Power Producing Facility,

andexpressly including those arising through strict liability and

those arising under the constitutions of the United States and Texas.

10.2 The provisions of this Section 10 shall not be construed to relieve any insurer of itsobligation to pay any insurance claims in accordance with the provisions of any validinsurance policy.

10.3 Except as otherwise provided in Section 10.1, neither Party shall be liable to theother Party for consequential damages incurred by that Party.




10.4 If the Customer fails to comply with the insurance provisions of this Agreement, theCustomer shall, at its owns cost, defend, save harmless and indemnify the City, itsdirectors, officers, employees, agents, assignees, and successors in interest from andagainst any and all loss, liability, damage, claim, cost, charge demand, or expense of

any kind or nature (including attorney’s fees and other costs of litigation) resultingfrom the death or injury to any person or damage to property, including the personneland property of the City, to the extent the City would have been protected had theCustomer complied with all such insurance provisions. The inclusion of this Section10.4 is not intended to create any expressed or implied right in the Customer to electnot to provide the required insurance. The provisions of this subsection shall survive

the termination of this Agreement.

Section 11. INSURANCE

11.1 Customer represents that, at the time of the execution of this Agreement, he has

currently in force all risk property insurance on the premises in the amount of thecurrent value of the premises, and comprehensive personal liability insurancecovering the premises in a minimum amount of $100,000.00 per occurrence.Customer further represents that he shall maintain such insurance in force for the

duration of this Agreement. Customer shall provide a copy of the insurance policy tothe City prior to interconnection of the Power Producing Facility with the City’s

electric grid, and shall provide proof of continuing coverage, upon request, in aform satisfactory to the City.

11.2 The insurance required in Section 11.1 shall, by endorsement to the policy or policies, provide for thirty (30) calendar days written notice to the City prior to

cancellation, termination, alteration, or material change of such insurance.

Section 12. TERMINATION

Either Party may terminate this Agreement, at will and without cause, by giving written notice oftermination to the other party not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of termination; providedhowever, that this Agreement shall automatically terminate upon (1) the disconnection of electric

utility service to the premises due to the delinquency of any payment; (2) the closing of Customer 'selectric utility account, (3) a change in ownership of the premises, or (4) the failure to maintain theinsurance required under this Agreement.

Section 13. NOTICES

Any notice required or desired to be given from one party to the other party to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given and shall be deemed to have been served and received (whetheractually received or not) if (i) delivered in person to the address set forth below; (ii) deposited in anofficial depository under the regular care and custody of the United States Postal Service locatedwithin the confines of the United States of America and sent by certified mail, return receipt




requested, and addressed to such party at the address hereinafter specified; or (iii) delivered to such

party by courier receipted delivery. Either party may designate another address within the confinesof the continental United States of America for notice, but until written notice of such change isactually received by the other party, the last address of such party designated for notice shall remainsuch party's address for notice.

Section 14. ATTORNEY’S FEES

Should either party to this Agreement commence legal proceedings against the other to enforce the

terms and provisions of this Agreement, the party losing in such legal proceedings shall pay thereasonable attorneys' fees and expenses (including, but not limited to expert witness fees anddeposition expenses) of the party prevailing in such legal proceedings.

Section 15. NO ASSIGNMENT

Neither party shall have the right to assign that party's interest in this Agreement without the prior

written consent of the other party.

Section 16. SEVERABILITY

If any term or provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the legality,validity or enforceability of the remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement shall not be

affected thereby, and in lieu of each such illegal, invalid or unenforceable term or provision, thereshall be added automatically to this Agreement a legal, valid or enforceable term or provision as

similar as possible to the term or provision declared illegal, invalid or unenforceable.

Section 17. WAIVER

Either City or Customer shall have the right to waive any requirement contained in this Agreement,which is intended for the waiving party's benefit, but, except as otherwise provided herein, suchwaiver shall be effective only if in writing executed by the party for whose benefit such requirement

is intended. No waiver of any breach or violation of any term of this Agreement shall be deemed orconstrued to constitute a waiver of any other breach or violation, whether concurrent or subsequent,

and whether of the same or of a different type of breach or violation.

Section 18. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This Agreement and all of the transactions contemplated herein shall be governed by and construedin accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. The provisions and obligations of this Agreementare performable in Dallas County, Texas such that exclusive venue for any action arising out of this

Agreement shall be in Dallas County, Texas.




Section 19. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS; CONSTRUCTION.

The paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no wayenlarge or limit the scope or meaning of the various and several paragraphs hereof. Both parties

have participated in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and this Agreement shall not be construed either more or less strongly against or for either party.

Section 20. BINDING EFFECT.

Except as limited herein, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure

to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, devisees, personal and legalrepresentatives, successors and assigns.

Section 21. COUNTERPARTS.

This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed anoriginal, and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

Section 22. EXHIBITS.

All exhibits to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes whereverreference is made to the same.

Section 23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

It is understood and agreed that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties

and supersedes any and all prior agreements, arrangements or understandings between the partiesrelating to the subject matter. No oral understandings, statements, promises or inducements contraryto the terms of this Agreement exist. This Agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally and nowritten modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless executed by both parties.

Section 24. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES; NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES.

Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any

third party to create the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture or ofany association whatsoever between the parties, it being expressly understood and agreed that no

provision contained in this Agreement nor any act or acts of the parties hereto shall be deemed tocreate any relationship between the parties other than the relationship of independent parties




contracting with each other solely for the purpose of effecting the provisions of this Agreement.

Except for the provisions of this Agreement relating to the indemnification of employees, agents andrepresentatives of the City, there are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement and no third-

party beneficiaries are intended by implication or otherwise.

EXECUTED on the dates indicated below but deemed to be effective as of the day of, 20 .

CITY: CUSTOMER:

By:

Printed Name:

Title:

Date:

By: __________________________

Printed Name: _________________

Date: ________________________

Phone: ________________________

ADDRESS FOR NOTICES:

CITY CUSTOMER

City of Garland Name:ATTN: Managing Director, Electric Utility217 N. Fifth Street Address:Garland, Texas 75040

City, State, ZIP:



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Exhibit A

A. INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC

POWER PRODUCING FACILITIES l 0 kW OR LESS

Technical Requirements For Interconnecting Residential Power ProducingFacilities IO kW or Less, Single Phase, 600 Volts or Less, in Parallel With a

Utility System

1. Design Requirements

A. The power producing facility shall be tested by a nationally

recognized testing laboratory and conform to all applicable local,

state and federal building codes and National Standards and any

authorities having jurisdiction.

B.

The power producing facility shall have an automatic switchingdevice operated by over and under voltage protection and overand under frequency protection:

1.

The power producing facility shall automatically disconnect fromthe utility system within two seconds if the voltage rises above

132 volts or falls below 104 volts (nominal 120 volt base) at theinverter interface point.

2.

The power producing facility shall automatically disconnect fromthe utility system within six cycles if the voltage falls below 60

volts (nominal 120 volt base) at the inverter interface point.

3.

The power producing facility shall automatically disconnect fromthe utility system within two cycles if the voltage rises above 180

volts (nominal120 volt base) at the inverter interface point.

4.

The power producing facility shall automatically disconnect from

the utility system within six cycles if the frequency rises above

60.5 Hertz or falls below 59.3 Hertz at the inverter interface point.

5. Following a power producing facility disconnect as a result of a

voltage or frequency excursion as stated in Section (1)(B)(1-4)

above, the power producing facility shall remain disconnected untilthe utility service voltage has recovered to utility acceptable voltage

and frequency limits for a minimum of five minutes.

6. The above set points shall not be changed or modified by the

power producing facility owner or representative.



2. Manual Disconnect Device

A. The power producing facility shall be capable of being isolated

from the utility system by means of an external, manual. visible

load break, disconnecting switch installed by the owner of the

power producing facility and the utility system.

B. B. The disconnect switch shall be located within 10 feet of the

external electric service meter.

C. The disconnect switch shall be readily accessible for operation

by utility personnel at all times and be capable of being

padlocked only in the open position. Operation of this switch isat the sole discretion of the utility without prior notice.

D. The disconnect switch shall be clearly marked: "Generator

Disconnect Switch" with permanent 3/8 inch letters or larger.

3. Dedicated Distribution Transformer

A. The connecting utility reserves the right to require that the

power producing facility connects to the utility's system through

a dedicated distribution transformer if the utility decides that the

transformer is necessary to ensure conformance with utility safe

work practices, to enhance service restoration operations or to ·

prevent detrimental effects to other utility customers.

4. Network Application

A. The utility reserves the right to exclude the power producing

facility from connection to second my network utility

systems.

5. Power Producing Facility Performance

A. The electrical output of the power producing facility shall meet the latest IEEE Standard 519 and ANSI C84. l at the time of

placement into service.

6. Testing and Maintenance

A. Upon initial parallel operation of the system, or any time a

system adjustment or revision is made, a system functional test

demonstrating compliance with Section (I)(B)(I-5) above is

required. This test is a system acceptance test demonstrating to

utility personnel that the system controls are operational and

disconnect form the utility when the utility voltage and frequency

parameters are outside of the limits described in Section (1)(BXI-5)

above. Built-in software testing routines may be used to verify, on

demand, correct operation of the system controls. The software

testing routines shall be production verified and tested.



B. The connecting utility reserves the right to require the power

producing facility owner to operationally test the system

controls. The utility will either witness the test or will require

written certification by a licensed or qualified installation

contractor acceptable to the utility.

B. ADDIDONAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

Power Producing Facility shall conform to all applicable solar or wind electricalgenerating system safety and performance standards established by the NationalElectrical Code (NEC), the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE),and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and where

applicable, rules of the Public Utility Commission regarding safety and reliability,and applicable building codes. A customer-generator whose solar or wind electricalgenerating system, or a hybrid system of both, meets those standards and rulesshall not be required to install additional controls, perform or pay for additional

tests, or purchase additional liability insurance.

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